My life changed drastically when my parents decided to pull up their roots in Utah and venture to the small village of Kotzebue, Alaska. I knew with this move I would be forced to leave behind my entire extended family and best friend. What I didn't know at the time was that Kotzebue would change my life in many aspects. From the carefree mentality to the love for a simple life, Kotzebue was definitely the place for me. The experiences I had in Kotzebue made me look at life from a different perspective. Kotzebue is a small town located on a peninsula surrounded by the Chuckchi Sea. The village is isolated from any major city, which makes for expensive produce and little community entertainment. When there isn't a movie theater and very little else to do, the boredom forces people to get creative and find something productive to do. Although very limited in a sense, it is surprising to see what can be done in such a small town. Kotzebue has shaped me into the person I am today because of what I was able to experience in the small village on the coast of Alaska.
Now that I am here in Anchorage I have a different outlook on everyday life. However, there are some things I will always miss. Activities such as riding a four wheeler or snowmachine are very familiar to me. What may seem like a special occasion to some, was for me, a part of my everyday life. If my parents had not moved to Kotzebue, I probably would have never used a four wheeler and snowmachine. Later in life when I might have one of these "toys" of my own, I will already have experience that many people don't start out with. I am thankful that I was able to learn this sort of skill with everyday experience.
When I see people bunched up with winter clothing to the maximum limit, I laugh. When the temperature is thirty five degrees outside, a down coat with snow pants, down mittens, bunny boots, and a hat--all with a wool balaclava--is completely outrageous.
Everyone knew of Alaska Young. ... What you learn about Alaska is not what is important. ... For Alaska, she just needed someone to dig a little deeper. ... He knew nothing would be the same without Alaska and there was no point in trying to forget her; Alaska Young was unforgettable. ... " However; Alaska did not feel the same. ...
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Known as the last frontier, Alaska originally attracted explorers and people who dreamed of becoming rich during the famous gold rushes. Now, people are attracted to this beautiful state for many interesting things. Along with its beauty and size, Alaska holds a great history, world famous sites, ...
Although there isn't much sunlight and it can get very depressing, even the most miserable season in Alaska is beautiful. ... I laughed at my college buddies who told me I would one day miss Alaska and want to return. ... Maybe I am so homesick I am making Alaska into this fairy tale of splendor and faultlessness. ...
Introduction The Trans Alaska Pipeline is a modern marvel of engineering. ... The Trans Alaska Pipeline System, or TAPS, contributes approximately 20% of this nation's domestic oil production. ... Alyeska is comprised of BP, ARCO, Exxon, Mobil, Amerada Hess, Phillips Alaska, and Unocal In 1973 the Trans Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act became law and construction of the pipeline began in the spring. ... The total weight of materials shipped to Alaska was approximately 300 tons. ... As a result, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act became law on November 16, 1973. ...
Alaska is the only state that the wolf is not endangered in. ... There are an estimated 7,700- 11,200 wolves left in the wild, in Alaska (wolf in Alaska). ... In the mainland of Alaska, the wolves eat moose and caribou. In the southern parts of Alaska, the wolves eat black tailed deer, the mountain goat, and the beaver (wolf in Alaska). ... The live in about 85% of Alaska, and Alaska is 586,000 square miles (song). ...
From backpacking places close to home as the Boundary Waters, and as far from home as California and Alaska, I have learned many powerful lessons. ... This perspective developed even further last summer when I was backpacking in Alaska for 40 days. ... During the final hours of the day two other kids and I were still moving really fast, but we decided we should slow down and hike with the others. ... Ever since Shasta, and Alaska I have been a happier person, and I find people around me are happier as well. ...
Alaska has an excellent, but simple history. ... In 1741 it had nearly seventy thousand natives living in Alaska (Alaska 1). ... The U.S. bought Alaska for 7.2 million dollars (Alaska 1). ... Today, Alaska is just as beautiful, "and no one who has visited Alaska will ever forget this Great White Land" (Hoke 5). ... "Alaska is one of the last remaining wilderness frontiers on our planet," (Alaska I.H. 4). ...
With A Student-Supported Solution The issue of teenage suicide is requires urgent attention in Alaska. ... Factors & Causes of Teen Suicide The State of Alaska features one of the highest suicide rates in the United States at 36.6 per 100,000 (Top Five Leading Causes of Death by Age Group, Alaska). ... Ultimately, the Alaska Teen Suicide Prevention Program both satisfies the need for a solid teen-suicide prevention program in Alaska and presents a cost-effective solution. ... Summary The issue of teen suicide represents a threat to the teenage population of Alaska. That being said, the Ala...
